Ryan Carlisle Thomas and Stringer Clark applaud the recent High Court decision in AA v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, handed down on 11 February 2026.
Previously, the non-delegable duty of c…
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Many people assume that an injury in a public or shared space is simply bad luck — something to recover from and move on. In reality, Victorian public liability laws exist because property owners and occupiers have a responsibility to take rea…
Medical treatment is meant to help, but sometimes things go wrong. If you’ve experienced harm after seeing a doctor, hospital, or other health professional, you may be wondering whether you have a medical negligence claim.
Medical negligence …
Suffering an injury at work can be overwhelming. Many people simply want to recover and get back to normal, not navigate a complex compensation system. In those early days, it’s common for injured workers to make decisions based on uncertainty…
After an injury, many people are left with the same questions: Can I actually make a claim? Was this just an accident, or should someone have prevented it?
In Victoria, personal injury claims are not limited to catastrophic accidents or obvio…
Planning your estate is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out. A clear, legally valid Will can reduce stress for your family, prevent disputes, and provide certainty abou…
Confidentiality agreements are commonly used by institutions to resolve complaints and manage risk. In many cases, they can serve a legitimate purpose.But where harm involves misconduct, abuse of power or unsafe systems, confidentiality can al…
Medical treatment is built on trust. When you seek care from a doctor, hospital or health professional, you expect to be treated with skill, care and professionalism. Unfortunately, mistakes can and do happen — and when they cause serious harm…
If your WorkCover claim has been rejected, you are not alone. Many Victorian workers experience this, often while they are still recovering from an injury. A rejection can feel unfair, but it does not necessarily mean the end of your claim. In…